基本的(きほんてき)

きほんてき
na-adjective
basic, fundamental
1. basic, fundamental
Forming or relating to the foundation or core of something.
基本的(きほんてき)に賛成(さんせい)です。
I basically agree.
基本的(きほんてき)な知識(ちしき)が必要(ひつよう)です。
Basic knowledge is necessary.
基本的(きほんてき)なことから始(はじ)めましょう。
Let's start with the basics.

基本的(きほんてき) is a na-adjective meaning 'basic' or 'fundamental,' formed from 基本(きほん) (basis, foundation) plus 的(てき).

FORMS:

  • Adverb: 基本的(きほんてき)に (basically, fundamentally)
  • Modifying nouns: 基本的(きほんてき)な + noun

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 基本的(きほんてき)に賛成(さんせい)です: I basically agree
  • 基本的(きほんてき)な知識(ちしき): basic knowledge
  • 基本的(きほんてき)な問題(もんだい): fundamental problem
  • 基本的(きほんてき)な考(かんが)え方(かた): basic way of thinking

USAGE:
基本的(きほんてき)に often softens statements, similar to English 'basically' or 'in principle.' Common in business and academic contexts.

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Added 2026.1.16 8:53 · Revised 2026.3.6 13:04
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